NEW YORK—The time is nigh. The Cavaliers have managed to keep their leanings with the No. 1 pick close to the vest, but eventually—like, in a few hours—they’re going to have to tell David Stern what they’re going to do.

In these parts, we’re sticking with Maryland center Alex Len, who, notwithstanding his underwhelming career with the Terps, gives the Cavs a piece in the middle who is ready to play defense at an NBA level. That’s not something the bulk of the big guys in this draft can say.

Of course, the Cavs are also considering Nerlens Noel, Ben McLemore, Otto Porter and Anthony Bennett. Also, they’re still talking trades. But when they actually make that call to Stern, there will be no turning back. Oh, and the rest of the draft will get underway, too.

With the final mock draft of this silly season, here’s how things are shaping up:

1. Cleveland. Alex Len, C, Maryland. If you watched Len play in college, you’re surely mystified by the fact that he is a potential No. 1 pick. He had minimal impact offensively, but he is an NBA-ready defender and there is the hope that his offense will develop.

2. Orlando. Nerlens Noel, PF/C, Kentucky. There’s still a chance that the Magic won’t make this pick, and will instead trade down. And there’s the chance that the Cavs will go with Noel at No. 1. But if he’s there, Orlando’s got to grab him.

3. Washington. Otto Porter, SF, Georgetown. Porter has been a constant in this spot. The Wizards like him. He likes the Wizards. Let’s let them be.

4. Charlotte. Victor Oladipo, SG, Indiana. This is another pick that is getting a lot of heat on the trade-rumor line. The Bobcats would like a big guy—Cody Zeller is a real possibility—but Oladipo’s talent gives him more value.

5. Phoenix. Ben McLemore, SG, Kansas. The Suns need some star power, and McLemore probably has the highest ceiling in this draft. Whether he is aggressive enough is the main question with him.

6. New Orleans. Trey Burke, PG, Michigan. The Pelicans are still searching for an identity. They have Eric Gordon on the trade market, so a shooting guard is possible here, but a scorer and leader like Burke at the point would be a good start.

7. Sacramento. Anthony Bennett, SF/PF, UNLV. The Kings would like to go big, and I have heard they really like Steven Adams. But can they pass on a top-level talent like Bennett? In my last mock draft, I said yes. This time, I say no.

8. Detroit. Shabazz Muhammad, G/F, UCLA. Rumors of Muhammad’s demise are a little overstated. The Pistons had him for a workout this week, and they’re fans of his. He could go as high as No. 7, or as low as 17.

9. Minnesota. Sergey Karasev, SG, Russia. The Wolves want Oladipo, but if they can’t get him and they keep this pick, they’ll have three guards from which to choose—Karasev, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and C.J. McCollum. They want a shooter, and Karasev might be the best shooter in the draft.

10. Portland. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Georgia. If Caldwell-Pope gets past the Timberwolves at No. 9, don’t expect him to get past the Blazers at No. 10. Portland is looking at the same group of guards as Minnesota, so Karasev or McCollum would go here if Caldwell-Pope does not.

11. Philadelphia. Cody Zeller, C/PF, Indiana. Zeller could be the No. 4 pick if Charlotte makes the leap. But if the Bobcats deal the pick, Zeller probably slips to the late lottery, a nice fit for the Sixers.

12. Oklahoma City (from Houston via Toronto). C.J. McCollum, PG/SG, Lehigh. The Thunder are one of the teams actually looking to move up in the draft, but even at No. 12, they can get a productive player. McCollum is a versatile combo guard for a team with question marks at the 2.

13. Dallas. Lucas Nogueira, C, Brazil. We know the Mavs are hoping to move this pick to create Dwight Howard space. If they keep it, going international makes sense, and Nogueira is an Anderson Varejao-type.

14. Utah. Michael Carter-Williams, PG, Syracuse. Carter-Williams is on the Pistons’ list at No. 7, but the Jazz, eager for a point guard, would be thrilled to have him down here. He is 6-6 and an excellent defender and playmaker. He just has to figure out the whole shooting thing.

15. Milwaukee. Shane Larkin, PG, Miami. The Bucks’ backcourt situation is wide open, and Larkin isn’t going to solve the whole thing. But he has been impressive in workouts and he would give Milwaukee at least one backcourt asset.

16. Boston. Dennis Schroeder, PG, Germany. Much has happened in Boston since the rumor of a draft promise made to Schroeder popped up, but for all the changes, the Celtics still like the guy and if he’s on the board, expect them to take him.

17. Atlanta. Steven Adams, C, Pittsburgh. The Hawks could package their two picks and make a deal, they could trade one and keep the other, or if things play out right, they could keep both. Adams will be considered as high as No. 7, which makes him too good a value to pass up here.

18. Atlanta (from Brooklyn via Houston). Jamaal Franklin, SG, San Diego State. Franklin might have moved up the draft boards if not for the ankle injury that prevented him from working out. He’s a great athlete who just needs consistency.

19. Cleveland (from L.A. Lakers). Giannis Adetokunbo, SF, Greece. We’ve had Adetokunbo here for a while, under the assumption that the Cavs keep this pick—they’re very much open to trading it. But if they have No. 1 and 19, they’ll use this on a guy to store overseas, and no one is more fascinating a prospect as the very raw Adetokunbo.

20. Chicago. Mason Plumlee, PF, Duke. The Bulls need depth all over the roster, and they would like to see Franklin fall to this spot. But they need size, too, and an athletic big man like Plumlee fits well. Kelly Olynyk and Georgui Dieng would make sense, too.

21. Utah (from Golden State). Kelly Olynyk, C, Gonzaga. Olynyk is a very efficient big man with an excellent shooting stroke. He is lacking the strength and size to play center consistently in the NBA, but he can work as a stretch big man off the bench.

22. Brooklyn. Rudy Gobert, C, France. The Nets would like some size, and Dieng is possible. But Gobert is a high-upside risk worth taking. He is a long, athletic big man who runs the floor well. He is a ways away from being a productive NBA player, though.

23. Indiana. Tim Hardaway Jr., SG, Michigan. Hardaway is just what the Pacers need—an adept scorer who can bring some punch to their woebegone bench.

24. New York. Glen Rice Jr., SG, D-League. Rice has talent, as the 25.0 points per game he averaged in the D-League playoffs showed. He did get kicked out of Georgia Tech, though. Someone might gamble on him higher than this, but it’s hard to see him getting past the Knicks.

25. L.A. Clippers. Isaiah Canaan, PG, Murray State. The Clippers are poised to trade backup point guard Eric Bledsoe, and they’ll be looking for a point guard here. Canaan, Pierre Jackson, Nate Wolters and Erick Green are on the radar.

26. Minnesota (from Memphis). Mike Muscala, C, Bucknell. Muscala is a longshot first-rounder, but he has done well in workouts and has shown himself to be a capable shooter for a big guy. The Wolves would like some depth up front.

27. Denver. Erick Green, G, Virginia Tech. Green was one of the best scorers in the NCAA last year and should be worthy of a first-round pick. The Nuggets like Reggie Bullock, but will probably go with a guard here.

28. San Antonio. Gorgui Dieng, C, Louisville. This pick can be had cheap. The Spurs are looking to maintain payroll space to re-sign their free agents, but there could be some value at this spot. Dieng could go as high as No. 17.

29. Oklahoma City. Allen Crabbe, SG, California. Crabbe might be able to do much more than operate as a spot-up shooter in the NBA, but even at that, he is worthy of a first-round pick. He has great mechanics on his jumper.

30. Phoenix (from Miami via Lakers). Tony Snell, G/F, New Mexico. Snell is a versatile wing who can shoot and defend multiple positions. The Suns are getting this pick as part of the Steve Nash deal, which puts a little extra pressure on them to get value here.